Mineral profile in the plasma of free ranging camels (Came/us dromedarius) in Kenya
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Date
2006Author
Kuria, S.G.
Gachuiri, C.K.
Wahome, R.G.
Wanyoike, M.M.
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The levels of important macro and trace minerals were
assessed in the plasma of lactating camels kept by pastoralists
in Kenya. The average plasma Ca and Na concentrations were
below while mean concentration for K, P, Fe, Zn and Co
were within the reported range. Mg concentration was above
the reported range. Plasma concentration of Ca, K, Na and
Zn decreased from dry to wet season, and of Mg, P and Co
increased. Plasma Fe and Co were same in both seasons.
Other factors that may affect the plasma concentration of
these minerals were also assessed.
Citation
Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 76 (12): 1068-1070, December 2006Publisher
Department of Animal Production